Bachelor of Engineering Science

The Bachelor of Engineering Science requires three years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time) and has been designed for students who do not have Year 12 Mathematics and Physics.

The course is offered by the College of Science and Engineering.

• Admission requirements
• Course aims
• Learning outcomes
• Program of study
• Combined degrees

Admission requirements

The minimum requirements for consideration for entry to all undergraduate courses are specified in detail in the University Entry Requirements. There are no prerequisites.

Course aims

The course has been designed to provide graduates with:

• a foundation in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of engineering
• an awareness of social, economic, cultural and environmental aspects of engineering
• an ability to critically analyse and evaluate information and solve problems
• an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and a commitment to them
• well-developed written and oral communication skills
• structured engineering work experience
• the ability to work and interact professionally as an individual and as a member of multi-disciplinary teams
• an understanding of the need to undertake lifelong learning and the capacity to do so

The course provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing graduates for further study or for a career in an engineering related field or in other areas where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is needed or desirable.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the award, students will be able to:

• competently use professional skills and knowledge in the systematic development of engineering system
• apply their skills and knowledge in a professionally responsible manner
• communicate effectively with other engineers and the wider global community using a wide range of communication technologies
• work professionally as an individual and in a team
• understand and describe the processes through which current knowledge was developed
• develop engineering solutions appropriate to the social, political, international, economic and environmental contexts in which they are applied
• engage in the process of continuing learning needed to retain the necessary level of professional skills and knowledge

Program of study

To qualify for the Bachelor of Engineering Science a student must complete 108 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the program of study below.

The following Specialisations are available:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Software Engineering

Core - Year 1 topics

Semester 1

ENGR1401  Professional Skills  (4.5 units)
ENGR1711  Engineering Design  (4.5 units)
MATH1701  Mathematics Fundamentals A (see note 4)  (4.5 units)
PHYS1701  Physics for the Modern World (see note 4)  (4.5 units)

Semester 2

ENGR1201  Electronics  (4.5 units)
ENGR1722  Engineering Physics and Materials  (4.5 units)
MATH1702 Mathematics Fundamentals B (see note 5)  (4.5 units)
MATH1121  Mathematics 1A  (4.5 units)

Core - Year 2 topics

Semester 3

ENGR1732  Engineering Mechanics  (4.5 units)
MATH1122  Mathematics 1B  (4.5 units)

PLUS the following according to the chosen specialisation (see note 1):

COMP1102  Computer Programming 1  (4.5 units) - Software Specialisation or
ENGR1721  Engineering Programming  (4.5 units) - All other specialisations

PLUS the following according to the chosen specialisation (see note 1):

COMP1001  Fundamentals of Computing  (4.5 units) - Software Specialisation or
MMED1005  How Your Body Works: Human Physiology and Structure  (4.5 units) - Biomedical Specialisation
Elective - All other specialisations

Specialisation - Year 2 & 3 topics

Semester 4 to 6

PLUS 54 units of upper level study in one specialisation as outlined below.

The Program of Study for the specialisations are as follows:

Specialisation - Biomedical Engineering - Year 2 & 3 topics

54 units comprising:

 COMP2711  Computer Programming 2 (4.5 units)
 ENGR2711  Engineering Mathematics  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2722  Analysis of Engineering Systems  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2732  Biomechanics  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2742  Biomedical Instrumentation  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2772  Sensors and Actuators  (4.5 units)
 MMED2931  Human Physiology  (4.5 units)

Plus at least 13.5 units from the following:

 ENGR2721  Microprocessors  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2731  Electronic Circuits  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2741  Mechanics and Structures  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2751  Fluid Mechanics  (4.5 units)
 ENGR3711  Control Systems  (4.5 units)
 ENGR3721  Signal Processing  (4.5 units)
 ENGR3741  Physiological Measurement  (4.5 units)
 ENGR3751  Solid Mechanics  (4.5 units)

Plus

 ENGR7710A  Engineering Project A  (4.5/9 units)
 ENGR7710B  Engineering Project B  (4.5/9 units)

Specialisation - Civil Engineering - Year 2 & 3 topics

45 units selected from*:

ENGR2711  Engineering Mathematics  (4.5 units)
ENGR2741  Mechanics and Structures  (4.5 units)
ENGR2751  Fluid Mechanics  (4.5 units)
ENGR2821  Infrastructure Systems Engineering  (4.5 units)
ENGR2822  Civil Engineering Design  (4.5 units)
ENGR2832  Engineering Geology and Geomechanics  (4.5 units)
ENGR2842  Structural Engineering 1  (4.5 units)
ENGR3831  Geotechnical Engineering  (4.5 units)
ENGR3841  Structural Engineering 2  (4.5 units)
ENGR3851  Hydraulics and Water Engineering  (4.5 units)
ENGR3871  Transport Systems Engineering  (4.5 units)
STEM1002  Introduction to Geographical Information Systems  (4.5 units)

Plus

ENGR7710A  Engineering Project A  (4.5/9 units)
ENGR7710B  Engineering Project B  (4.5/9 units)

*With the permission of the Course Coordinator students may enrol in relevant EASC, ENVS, GEOG, STEM topics at level 2 or above as long as prerequisites are satisfied.

Specialisation - Electrical and Electronic Engineering - Year 2 & 3 topics

54 units comprising:

 COMP2711  Computer Programming 2  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2702  Electrical Circuits and Machines  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2711  Engineering Mathematics  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2712  Automation and Industrial Control  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2721  Microprocessors  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2722  Analysis of Engineering Systems  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2731  Electronic Circuits  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2772  Sensors and Actuators  (4.5 units)

Plus at least 9 units from the following:

 ENGR2771  Dynamics  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2861  Electromagnetics and Electromagnetic Waves  (4.5 units)
 ENGR3701  Computer Organisation and Design  (4.5 units)
 ENGR3711  Control Systems  (4.5 units)
 ENGR3721  Signal Processing  (4.5 units)
 ENGR3731  Communication Systems  (4.5 units)
 ENGR3861  Electrical Energy Systems  (4.5 units)

Plus

 ENGR7710A  Engineering Project A  (4.5/9 units)
 ENGR7710B  Engineering Project B  (4.5/9 units)

Specialisation - Mechanical Engineering - Year 2 & 3 topics

54 units comprising:

 ENGR2703  Mechanical Practice Certificate  (0 units) (see note 2)
 ENGR2711  Engineering Mathematics  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2722  Analysis of Engineering Systems  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2741  Mechanics and Structures  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2751  Fluid Mechanics  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2752  Mechanics of Machines  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2771  Dynamics  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2772  Sensors and Actuators  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2812  Engineering Materials 2 (4.5 units)
 ENGR2781  Mechanical Design Project  (4.5 units)
 PHYS2712 Thermodynamics and Energy Systems (4.5 units)

Plus

 ENGR7710A  Engineering Project A  (4.5/9 units)
 ENGR7710B  Engineering Project B  (4.5/9 units)

Specialisation - Software Engineering - Year 2 & 3 topics

54 units comprising:

 COMP2711  Computer Programming 2  (4.5 units)
 COMP2781  Computer Mathematics  (4.5 units)
 COMP2812  Operating Systems  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2711  Engineering Mathematics  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2792  Software Engineering 2  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2881  Computer Networks  (4.5 units)
 ENGR3791  Software Engineering 3  (4.5 units)
 ENGR7791  Software Engineering 4 (4.5 units)

 Plus at least 9 units from the following:

 COMP3712  Computer Programming 3  (4.5 units)
 COMP3751  Interactive Computer Systems  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2712  Automation and Industrial Control  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2721  Microprocessors  (4.5 units)
 ENGR2722  Analysis of Engineering Systems  (4.5 units)
 ENGR3701  Computer Organisation and Design  (4.5 units)

Plus

 ENGR7710A  Engineering Project A  (4.5/9 units)
 ENGR7710B  Engineering Project B  (4.5/9 units)

Notes

1. Students should select topics that are consistent with the specialisation they are planning to select.
2. ENGR2703 Mechanical Practice Certificate is taught intensively outside of the normal teaching periods. Students must ensure that they are available for this topic.
3. Variations to these programs of study that are consistent with the specialisations may be agreed with the Course Coordinator. Acceptable variations include, for example, those consistent with one of Flinders University's Bachelor of Engineering awards.
4. Students entering with SACE Mathematics may, with the permission of the Course Coordinator, substitute another topic for MATH1701 Mathematics Fundamentals A. Students entering with SACE Physics may, with the permission of the Course Coordinator, substitute another topic for PHYS1701 Physics for the Modern World.
5. Where a student can demonstrate a good knowledge of Mathematics, with the permission of the Course Coordinator, MATH1702 Mathematics Fundamentals B may be replaced by DSGN1102 Design Communication.

Combined degrees

The Bachelor of Engineering Science may also be studied in a combined degree program with another Bachelor degree in the College of Science and Engineering where the combination meets the requirements of the credit transfer policy.